How to keep your pet safe amid June heat wave

As the heat wave continues in Minnesota, animal experts are offering tips on how to keep your furry friend safe and healthy.

Cicadas could be cause of large mass on radar, NWS says

The National Weather Service says a “fuzziness” appearing on their radar could be caused by swarms of cicadas.

Inside and outside, Minnesotans find ways to beat the heat

Whether they’re staying inside or finding ways to cool off outside, residents across Minnesota are trying to get through this heat wave.

Colorado tornado: Twister touches down north of Denver

A large tornado touched down near Platteville, Colorado Monday afternoon. Residents were asked to shelter in place until the tornado passed through.

Twin Cities area heat advisory extended through Thursday

After a record-setting weekend of heat in the Twin Cities area, a heat advisory was extended into next week.

Several people treated for heat issues in long line at Bunker Beach Water Park

Several people in Anoka County required medical treatment for heat-related problems on Saturday while standing in line at the Bunker Beach Water Park on its opening day.

Several people treated for heat issues in long line at Bunker Beach Water Park
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Several people waiting in a long line to get into the Bunker Beach Water Park in Anoka County on Saturday had to be treated for troubles related to the heat, local authorities say.

Air quality alert for Twin Cities metro in effect Friday

An air quality alert will be in effect for the Twin Cities metro area on Friday, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Drought may not be far behind our very warm start to June

The Twin Cities metro has seen a reasonably “typical” amount of moisture so far this season, but much of Minnesota and Wisconsin can’t say the same and now an expanding long-term drought is not far off. 

Summer-style heat arrives quickly as June starts with a bang

The summertime heat will arrive in Minnesota late this week, with temperatures soaring Thursday and Friday as much of the state and the region will see highs getting into the 90s and possibly triple digits.